Accountant

Sysco Canada Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Canada Inc. is seeking an Accountant to manage full cycle accounting, prepare reports, and reconcile accounts for our Canadian operations in Toronto. The role emphasizes accuracy, SOX compliance, intercompany settlements, and timely financial closes.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you will collaborate with the Finance Team, deliver weekly and monthly reporting, and support ad hoc projects while maintaining high standards of food safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is required.
• CPA designation or pursuing CPA is preferred.
• Intermediate MS Office; AS400 knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze entries to accounts; ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet, and intercompany accounts; resolve discrepancies.
• Perform intercompany consolidation and monthly intercompany settlements.
• Monitor compliance with Sysco policies and SOX standards.
• Review and correct errors in financial entries and reports.
• Maintain fixed assets sub-ledger and timely asset transactions.
• Prepare weekly and monthly internal and external reporting.
• Collaborate with Finance Team and support Manager, Financial Analysis.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects as required.
• Adhere to Food Safety policies and report hazards promptly.

Skills

Accounting experience

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Tools

AS400

Job description

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Compensation

$51,200 - $95,900

Purpose

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Accountant is responsible for effectively managing the full cycle accounting process, preparing and analyzing reporting packages and completing reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts. Perform ongoing review investigation and correction to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital. Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet, and intercompany accounts. Investigate and present solutions for any related discrepancies
• Perform intercompany consolidation and monthly settlement of intercompany transactions
• Monitor compliance with Sysco's policies, procedures & accounting standards, e.g. SOX, FAMM, etc.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports
• Maintain fixed assets sub-ledger and reporting and ensure all fixed asset transactions are submitted to the fixed asset system on a timely basis
• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting for internal, Corporate office and external reporting.
• Act as a subject matter expert for internal departments; provide accurate and timely information and support to the Manager, Financial Analysis and Reporting and Corporate Controller
• Collaborate with other members of the Finance Team to achieve overall operating objectives
• Conduct ad hoc projects as required
• Complies with Sysco's Food Safety Policy and procedures to ensure food safety, quality and legality requirements are met.
• Is willing to work safely with minimal environmental impact and understands the importance of reporting all hazards, incidents, and environmental spills immediately to their Supervisor.
• Understands that they play an integral role in their own safety and that of their colleagues and is willing to speak out when hazards are present.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Must have a minimum of 1-2 years in an accounting related role.
• Completion of Undergraduate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related degree preferred.
• CPA designation or currently working toward an accounting designation preferred.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office; proficiency in AS400 system a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline.

Experience

2+ years of experience

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role

51 200 - 95 900